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Note: Be sure to check "Details" for specific iPod model compatibility with this cable.

Why would I need an iPod® adapter?

An iPod adapter allows you to connect your iPod to your car stereo, then access your playlists with your stereo's controls - a great idea for several reasons. One, you can scroll through your song titles on your stereo's larger display, instead of squinting down at your iPod. Two, you can route the adapter cable to your glove compartment or center console, so your iPod stays safely out of sight. Three, the iPod adapter keeps your iPod fully charged, so it's ready to rock when you leave your car. And last of all, some adapters bypass your iPod's internal digital-to-analog converter, using your stereo's superior DAC to turn your files back into music.

Product Research

Features

Overview: The Kenwood KCA-iP202 USB
Direct Connection Cable for iPod allows you to connect your compatible iPod or
iPhone to a
2011-up Kenwood multimedia head unit which features a front-panel USB port
and rear-panel 3.5mm audio/video input. This cable enables the Kenwood head unit to control and
charge the iPod/iPhone while connected. You will be able to listen and view your iPod/iPhone's music
and video files with your compatible Kenwood multimedia head unit.

Kenwood head unit Compatibility: The Kenwood KCA-iP202
USB Direct Cable for iPod is compatible with 2011 and later Kenwood Multimedia
head units equipped with a front-panel USB port and a rear-panel 3.5mm
audio/video terminal. Current compatible Kenwood head units include (as of January 2011).

iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Kenwood KCA-iP202 iPod/iPhone adapter cable is
"Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model
features when connected to a compatible Kenwood multimedia head unit (as of
9/26/2013):

iPod/iPhone

Generation

Tested Version

Media Type

Control Type

Display Type

Charge

Audio

Video

Head Unit

iPod/iPhone

App Mode

Song/Artist Text

Track Info

Album Art

video

5th

1.3

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

classic

80GB

1.1.2

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

120GB

2.0.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

160GB

2.0.4

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

nano

1st

1.3.1

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

2nd

1.1.3

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

3rd

1.1.3

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

4th

1.0.4

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

5th

1.0.2

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

6th

1.1 PC

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

7th

1.2

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

touch

1st

2.2.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

2nd

4.2.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

3rd

5.1.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

4th

6.1.3

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

5th

7.0

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

iPhone

2G

3.1.3

Y

Y

Y

Y

Audio only

Y

Y

Y

Y

3G

4.2.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

Audio only

Y

Y

Y

Y

3GS

5.1.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

Audio only

Y

Y

Y

Y

4

7.0

Y

Y

Y

Y

Audio/Video

Y

Y

Y

Y

4S

7.0

Y

Y

Y

Y

Audio/Video

Y

Y

Y

Y

5

7.0

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

5C

7.0

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

5S

7.0

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

iPad

1

5.1.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

Audio/Video

Y

Y

Y

N

2

7.0

Y

Y

Y

Y

Audio/Video

Y

Y

Y

N

3

7.0

Y

Y

Y

Y

Audio/Video

Y

Y

Y

N

4

7.0

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

mini

7.0

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change
functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may
need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If
this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is
available.

Connections: The
Kenwood KCA-iP202 cable has an iPod dock connector on one end, and a USB
(type-A) connector and a right-angle 3.5mm AV connector on the other end.

USB Connector: The cable's USB (type-A) connector plugs into your
compatible Kenwood multimedia head unit's front-panel USB (type-A) port. The
USB (type-A) connector handles the control and charging of your iPod
or iPhone, so you can navigate through your music and video files using your
Kenwood head unit's controls and view song and movie information on its
display monitor. The controls of your Kenwood head unit will be seamless
when used with the optional KCA-iP202 cable and include metadata browsing as well as the ability to choose any iPod playback
mode to suit your listening application.

3.5mm AV Connector: The cable's right-angle 3.5mm AV connector plugs into
your compatible Kenwood head unit's rear-panel 3.5mm audio/video input. The
3.5mm audio/video terminal transfers the music and video from your
iPod/iPhone to your Kenwood multimedia head unit. By using the 3.5mm AV
input, the music travels to the receiver as an analog signal, so you can
even play the Digital-Rights-Protected files on your iPod/iPhone.

Note: The KCA-iP202 is a total of 6' long, from the iPod connector
to the A/V minijack. The length of the cable from the iPod connector to the
end of the USB connector is 3".

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Kenwwood hook up

Works great BUT, the instructions are vague. For my hook up to Kenwood KIV-BT901 it tells you to put 1/4 jack into AUX and USB into USB cable coming out of unit. Wrong (learned after I had everything buttoned back up). I/4 jack goes into iPod IN. Please test on your unit before you put everything back together!

Great

I bought it for my kenwood DNX690HD. It's the only way to work with your ipod. I tried using the usb cable that comes with the ipod and worked a few times and inconsistent! There's nothing like the OEM part !!! The ipod and the unit work as they should be!

Waste of money

Very bulky cable. Bought it as my receiver said it needed this to be able to view video from my phone. Well I have yet to get any video through it even thou it says my phone connected with this cable would work.

Cons:Doesn't stay connected at bottom of phone, if it even budges a bit and comes completely disconnected.

Crutchfield response on Tuesday, July 01, 2014We forwarded this review to our Technical Support team for follow-up. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.

Just One More Thing To Buy

I gave this a neutral rating, because yes it works and does what it is supposed to do. However, I spent a lot of money on a head unit and that last thing I need is being told that I need an additional cord if I want to use an iPod. I tried the original iPod cord into the USB in the back of my head unit and it doesn't work unless you get Kenwoods cord. Just another marketing tactic used by Kendwood.

Pros:Works well once you have it hooked up.

Cons:The cable is a little long and you MUST buy this or the other cable if you want to use your iPod with the Kenwood head unit.

Kenwood KCA-IP202 iPod

Great cable!! I purchased an aftermarket and it didn't last 3 months, this is high quality, worth the money... just too bad it does not come with the head unit and the price is so high! Other than that, great cable!!

Pros:Great cable!! I purchased an aftermarket and it didn't last 3 months, this is high quality, worth the money... just too bad it does not come with the head unit and the price is so high! Other than that, great cable!!

iPod cable

It's hard to give a detailed review on items such as these. They have, for the most part, one function and they either perform or do not. This one does. It does what it's supposed to do and it does it well.

ipod integration cable/kenwood

Must have. Need one to watch video. Not long before it will be streamed Bluetooth, but for now gotta have it. Great thing is now tons of apps can also be played straight from your USB cable to from the iPhone. Technology is taking off. Be great to see this stuff in 5 more years.

Kenwood KCA-IP202 iPod cable

Written By CMH, Mobile,Al on Tuesday, October 08, 2013

This cable is required if you want to play a video from an Ipod or Iphone on the Kenwood DDX370. The problem is the Iphone5 requires the lightning connector and this cable has the older 30-pin style connector. So another adapter is needed for an Iphone5.

just what I needed

After a car wash ruined my original cable I had to find a replacement. My original search was on Amazon but I kept hearing stories of counterfeit products. This is the genuine product and it works flawlessly. I'm very happy.

Kenwood KCA-IP202 iPod cable

Needed to be able to connect my iPod to my new Kenwood radio. Seems to be a good quality and sturdy cable. Connection to my iPod is solid. Works as advertised and was long enough to allow me to route it to a convenient location in my center console of my C6 Corvette.

Not so hot

Well, it works...kind of. It works fine with my iphone, but not my wife's. Same phone, different results. I have yet to try an ipod with video, but my hopes are not high. I bought from Crutchfield as opposed to a different retailer becuase I thought I would be getting the best quality, but not so much. Oh well, live and learn.

Works as expected

As others have stated, this cable works as advertised. I thought I noticed that my Iphone 4s was getting hot when plugged into the Kenwood Excelon DNX890HD via this cable, but I am not totally sure. I will have to monitor this in the future.

07 Audi A4 - iPod cable

This cable works great. Charges my iPhone 4S and allows for control of the music and Pandora through the screen on the radio. It was long enough to go through my glove box and give me about 2.5 ft of slack for connecting. Still seems expensive for what it is, but worth it.

Fast shipping

I was gonna buy this product on a different website because it was a little cheaper but after reading the reviews i decided to come here and dont regret it. The free shipping is FAST !! I ordered it sunday afternoon and got it thursday morning. Its an official kenwood wire. And it works perfect on my radio.

Pros:Its flexible and just the ride length to fit perfectly . And its official kenwood wire.

Works well but a bit thick and bulky

Got this as an alternative to the Pioneer cable for my Pioneer head unit, as it was cheaper and it looked to be less bulky. The cable works perfectly well, but it is also very bulky. That is the only con, really.

Pros:Seems to be good quality construction, works as intended. Connector to iPhone seems to fit well.

Cons:Thick, bulky cable. I really don't understand why such thick insulation is needed...It is not that big a deal, though but it dropped it from 5 stars to 4.

Takes away other functions

Written By wishidaboughtsomethingelse, St. Louis, MO on Sunday, July 08, 2012

Once you hook up this cable you cannot update the software or load photos unless you unhook the cable. Too bad most of us run the cable inside the dash or into a console. Customer support suggest you take the radio out and unhook when you need to update the software. Wow, uninstall every time you need to update something.

Kenwood IPod Cable

If you have a iphone, ipod or ipad I highly recommend this product if you are installing a new Kenwood system. Installed this with the DNX9990HD in my F150. Cable was easy to run to my center console. The itunes integration with the Kenwood receiver is great!

Pros:Easy to install
Charges iphone, ipod, or ipad
Integrates device with the receiver

Kenwood KCA-IP202 iPod® cable

The adapter works perfectly with my DNX-5180 receiver, and I'm able to see videos as well as play my ipod classic 160gb with cover art on the receiver screen. A very sturdy and well manufactured product.